When the waves came crashing in, Maja's instinct was to clutch Ian close to her.
But Ian was quicker, enveloping her in his arms as they both plunged into the churning sea.
Forbidden Island was a remote place, a solitary speck of land with no other islands for miles around, a place where whirlpools were a common menace.
The moment Maja hit the water, she felt a powerful undertow dragging her down.
Ian was a strong swimmer and he fought hard, pushing toward the shore with her in his grasp.
After ten minutes of struggle, it was clear that Ian's strength was waning.
He'd had a long night, orchestrating everything on Inner Island, leading their escape to this point, and flawlessly alerting Dylan and Abner.
Now that K's forces were tied up, all they needed to do was make it back safely from these waters, and their mission on Forbidden Island would be complete.
But just as Maja thought they were making headway, a wave slammed into her, dragging her under.
Ian's grip never wavered.
"Maja!"
For a fleeting moment, Maja considered letting go.
But Ian, mustering every last ounce of strength, pushed her towards the shore.
Just as she reached out for his hand, another ferocious wave surged over, sweeping him away.
"Ian!"
Maja ran a few meters into the depths before someone sprinted behind her, grabbing hold of her.
"It's too dangerous to go any further."
The sea was a black abyss, and she, already drained of strength, nearly toppled backward when pulled.
Turning, she found herself face to face with Beck.
Beck had come too.
He scooped her up and hurried toward the shore.
"Mr. Sanders, Ian's been taken by the sea."
Having been through so much on Forbidden Island, calling him Beck was beyond her.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
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Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
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